Evening dress
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Medium: Satin, nylon net, and sequins
Date: c. 1957
Country: France
Credit: Gift of Rodman A. Heeren
Pierre Cardin worked for Christian Dior before opening his own design house in 1950. Although Cardin was quick to find success, he did not design a full couture collection with clothing for all occasions until 1957. His early designs for eveningwear are somewhat rare.
Object Number: 72.112.38